Fit For Life Final Exam

Circulation between the heart and lungs is called: A. Pulmonary circulation B. Systemic circulation C. Cardiovascular circulation - A. Pulmonary circulation What does aerobic mean? A. Exercising with a pain in your chest B. Exercising using oxygen C. Exercising for more than 60 minutes - B. Exercising using oxygen The body's natural painkiller that is produced in the brain is: A. Histamine B. Endorphin C. Oxygen - B. Endorphin Gary is 18 years old and would like to improve his cardiorespiratory health. What should be his first step toward putting together an effective exercise program? A. Take a submaximal test to find his current cardiorespiratory fitness level. B. Begin running 2 miles per week. C. Bike for 40 minutes per day and gradually add other activities. - A. Take a submaximal test to find his current cardiorespiratory fitness level. Marcia is 23 years old and has been told that stretching is an important component of cardiorespiratory training. When is the best time for Marcia to stretch? A. First thing when she gets to the gym B. Fifty minutes after exercising, when her muscles have cooled down C. After she warms up for 5 to 10 minutes but before she starts her routine - C. After she warms up for 5 to 10 minutes but before she starts her routine Sylvia is 20 years old, walks 15 minutes per day, and would like to increase her level of activity. What is the safest way for Sylvia to progress with her cardiorespiratory training? A. Jog for the 15 minutes instead of walking. B. Increase the duration of her walks by 10% each week until she feels comfortable walking for 60 minutes continuously. C. Try running a mile once per week in addition to her daily walks. - B. Increase the duration of her walks by 10% each week until she feels comfortable walking for 60 minutes continuously. What is the recommended frequency for aerobic endurance workouts? A. Once each week B. 3 to 5 times each week C. Daily - B. 3 to 5 times each week How many c